Project Based Learning in the Digital Age

Session 7: Friday, November 11 from 2:00 - 3:00pm
Dr. Kerry Rice,Associate Professor and Associate Chair,Boise State University
Dr. John Mergendoller,Buck Institute of Education
Barbara Frey,Founding Principal Colorado Connections Academy and Special Consultant,Connections Academy, LLC.


Session Information


  • Location: White River Ballroom G,H (Click Here to View the Session Map)
  • Track: Engaging and Motivating Students Online
  • Grade Level Focus: K-5|6-8|9-12|High school to college transition
  • Experience Level: Level 101 - For beginners new to the field (0-1 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 201 - For intermediate level participants (2-4 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 301 - For advanced participants (5+ years of experience in K-12 Online Learning)
  • Exhibitor: Yes
  • Requires Purchase of Product to Implement: No

Session Description

PBL facilitates the acquisition of educational goals by engaging learners in solving real-world problems in an instructional approach that supports students construction of knowledge and acquisition of 21st century skills. Technology rich learning environments support instructional models like PBL. Take part in a hands-on presentation that will introduce participants to the key building blocks for developing PBL lessons and the tech tools that make it happen!! Laptops recommended.


Session Twitter Hashtag: #vssWRGs7




    Presentation Materials and Contributions

    PBL in a Digital Age (John Mergendoller, Barbara Frey and Kerry Rice)